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Special Features
- The Art of The Sting - A Retrospective on the making of The Sting
- Theatrical Trailer
- Production Notes
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Winner of seven Academy Awards including Best Picture, Director, and Screenplay, this critical and box-office hit from 1973 provided a perfect reunion for director George Roy Hill and stars Paul Newman and Robert Redford, who previously delighted audiences with Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Set in 1936, the movie's about a pair of Chicago con artists (Newman and Redford) who find themselves in a high-stakes game against the master of all cheating mobsters (Robert Shaw) when they set out to avenge the murder of a mutual friend and partner. Using a bogus bookie joint as a front for their con of all cons, the two feel the heat from the Chicago Mob on one side and encroaching police on the other. But in a plot that contains more twists than a treacherous mountain road, the ultimate scam is pulled off with consummate style and panache. It's an added bonus that Newman and Redford were box-office kings at the top of their game, and while Shaw broods intensely as the Runyonesque villain, The Sting is further blessed by a host of great supporting players including Dana Elcar, Eileen Brennan, Ray Walston, Charles Durning, and Harold Gould. Thanks to the flavorful music score by Marvin Hamlisch, this was also the movie that sparked a nationwide revival of Scott Joplin's ragtime jazz, which is featured prominently on the soundtrack. One of the most entertaining movies of the early 1970s, The Sting is a welcome throwback to Hollywood's golden age of the '30s that hasn't lost any of its popular charm. --Jeff Shannon
Product Description
Winner of 7 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, The Sting stars Paul Newman and Robert Redford as two con men in 1930s Chicago. After a friend is killed by the mob, they try to get even by attempting to pull off the ultimate "sting." No one is to be trusted as the twists unfold, leading up to one of the greatest double-crosses in movie history. The con is on!
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
182 of 194 people found the following review helpful
By J. Caruso
Format:DVD
I just bought this DVD for my father because this movie IS a classic, no matter what anyone says. But, when it came in the mail, I was surprised to see "Full Screen" on the front of the box. So I did what many of you did NOT do (with the exception of reviewer cammonro dated Sept 2, 2003), I went to the Universal web site and emailed their Home Entertainment division.
From Universal Studios Home Entertainment:
'The Sting' is only available on DVD in the 1.33:1 aspect ratio, which in this case displays the same picture information side-to-side as was seen theatrically. Also, more information is shown top-to-bottom than in the theatrical version because of the way the film was originally shot.
One process used in creating movies for theatrical exhibition is to place 'mattes' over the top and bottom of the 35 mm film frame to alter the aspect ratio to 1.85:1 'Widescreen.' To avoid black letterboxing bars on the top and bottom of the picture when it is displayed on standard television, the original mattes are removed in a process known as 'Open Matte.' (This is not to be confused with 'Pan & Scan,' a completely different process of transferring film to Video and DVD.) 'Open Matte' was used with in the production of 'The Sting.'
SO THERE YOU HAVE IT. For all of you complaining about how this DVD is PAN-AND-SCAN, you are WRONG. And for all of you still waiting for WIDESCREEN, you ALREADY HAVE IT with this DVD if you understand what Universal is saying above; you are actually seeing MORE than what you'd see in the theater version because of the "Open Matte" process Universal used, NOT pan-and-scan.
If anyone begs to differ with these facts, argue with the source, Universal.
From Universal Studios Home Entertainment:
'The Sting' is only available on DVD in the 1.33:1 aspect ratio, which in this case displays the same picture information side-to-side as was seen theatrically. Also, more information is shown top-to-bottom than in the theatrical version because of the way the film was originally shot.
One process used in creating movies for theatrical exhibition is to place 'mattes' over the top and bottom of the 35 mm film frame to alter the aspect ratio to 1.85:1 'Widescreen.' To avoid black letterboxing bars on the top and bottom of the picture when it is displayed on standard television, the original mattes are removed in a process known as 'Open Matte.' (This is not to be confused with 'Pan & Scan,' a completely different process of transferring film to Video and DVD.) 'Open Matte' was used with in the production of 'The Sting.'
SO THERE YOU HAVE IT. For all of you complaining about how this DVD is PAN-AND-SCAN, you are WRONG. And for all of you still waiting for WIDESCREEN, you ALREADY HAVE IT with this DVD if you understand what Universal is saying above; you are actually seeing MORE than what you'd see in the theater version because of the "Open Matte" process Universal used, NOT pan-and-scan.
If anyone begs to differ with these facts, argue with the source, Universal.
467 of 511 people found the following review helpful
By Ander
Format:DVD
Please stop whining about this DVD's aspect ratio. It's not "full-screen." It's widescreen with the original top and bottom sections restored.
According to film historian David P. Hayes, THE STING was filmed in 4:3 (equivalent to "full-screen") ratio because director George Roy Hill wanted it to look like an old movie. The studio (and/or the exhibitors) apparently had second thoughts about it, though, so theatrically-released prints had the top and bottom sections blocked ("matted") to fit the widescreen format.
What you see on this DVD is not "pan and scan" (with missing left and right content), but the original format with the top and bottom restored.
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37 of 42 people found the following review helpful
Format:HD DVD
Honestly i've seen better HD DVD's but still this one is remastered like crazy,its a hell of alot clearer than the original dvd release and its amazing to see what they can do with movies such as old as this one. I mean 1973 this movie comes out and after watching the HD DVD you would think it was a new release. All in all to keep this short this is an amazing film and you should pick it up on HD DVD right now!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Real Classic -
'The Sting' involves a complicated plot by two professional cons (Newman and Redford) to get mob boss Robert Shaw after the latter murders Redford's partner (Luther Coleman) in... Read more
Published 1 hour ago by Loyd E. Eskildson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Movie!
We love this movie! Very entertaining all the way through. Robert Redford, in his youth, is always something to see!
Published 1 day ago by Missy E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Sting
The Sting:
Paul Newman & Robert Redford are long time favorites of my husband and I. Love having the film in our library.
Paul Newman & Robert Redford are long time favorites of my husband and I. Love having the film in our library.
Published 11 days ago by From San Francisco
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Sting
The Sting is a great old classic movie with Redford & Newman teamed up. I will say however that every single Amazon instant movie I have rented glitches up and I have to reset it... Read more
Published 12 days ago by Lora Spivey
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best!
What can I say? For overall enjoyment this film ranks right up there with Some Like it Hot, In the Heat of the Night and Patton.
Published 17 days ago by Scott D. Mattson
1.0 out of 5 stars
The movie would not play on six different DVD players or Blue Ray...
I had to return this movie to the seller after it would not play in six different DVD and Blue Ray players. Read more
Published 24 days ago by Gadsonw
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great oldie
Really stands up will for a 40 year old film.Great plot of twist and turms.
If you've never viewed it . Do.
Rich
If you've never viewed it . Do.
Rich
Published 1 month ago by Richard Kiene
5.0 out of 5 stars
Classic Movie!
Love this movie! Really glad to get it on bluray. Wouldn't say i notice a huge quality improvement though over non HD.
Published 1 month ago by sonofjohn
5.0 out of 5 stars
the sting
I didnt care for the women actors could of gotten prettier.I always love these actors together a great classic film all should see.
Published 1 month ago by beth holman
1.0 out of 5 stars
DVD DOESN'T WORK
I hate this DVD, it doesn't work, it cannot be read, and the warranty expired 2 days ago. I am very disappointed, very unhappy. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Juavel
